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    work done‚ since we are able to create a valuable object from a scratch. However‚ straight in the beginning of the poem Nash emphasizes that embroidery is ‘extremely expensive’ whereas winery provides you with ‘free sample sippings of the grape’ [onomatopoeia]. This type of comparison reinforces the significance of both in Madeira and makes the reader wonder what the author is trying to point out. The author reinforces the fact that ‘embroidery’ was much more valued in Madeira than wines and the evidence

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    in line 15‚ “You didn’t know the pearls were fake …‚” which I feel is a metaphor for the fake relationship that she is in and always relies on for her scams. The last element that brings this poem to life is sound. The poem has an example of onomatopoeia in line 24 using the word buzz to denote the sound of a telephone ringing. The poem also has examples of alliteration in line 12‚ “And bitter with the bittersweet‚” and line 16‚ “Make no mistake.” The poem “Marvell Noir” is an end rhyme as the

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    setting for the poem? 9. Work out the central idea or theme behind the poem. Write this down as a single sentence. 10. What effect do sound effects within the poem have? Notice rhyme and rhythm‚ soft vowel sounds‚ harsh consonant sounds‚ onomatopoeia‚ etc.). How does this

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    conveyed in visual terms‚ so the personifications ‘barred windows’ and ‘crooked-eyed’ produce the effect of a sinister presence intensified by the words ‘frown’ and ‘leer’. The image of two gaunt trees combines visual and audial effects played by the onomatopoeia (‘rattled rather than rustled’) and colour adjectives ‘blackened’‚ ‘smoke-dried’. This image symbolizes death and the absence of emotions. The distinctive simile between the ‘chandelier’ and ‘vault’‚ expressed by comparison ‘a monstrous tear’‚

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    the Drover’s Wife In “The Drover’s Wife‚” Lawson acknowledges the hardships of Australian women living in the bush. This story was unique in its time‚ as a female protagonist was uncommon. Stories from this period focused on the men living in the outback; the drovers and their struggle‚ they dismissed the life of the woman waiting at home suffering in silence during their husbands’ long periods of absence. The Drover’s Wife In The Drover’s Wife‚ Lawson sheds light on the life of such women‚ allowing

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      Luna  loved  living  with  Limelights.   the  same  letter  of  the  same   sound. Hyperbole Exaggerated  statements  that  are   not  meant  to  be  taken  literally Onomatopoeia Words  that  imitate  sounds Seas  would  rise  when  I  gave  the  word. Tone how  author/speaker  feels Depressive‚  sad‚  happy‚  exciting Luna  Hwang Poetic  Device Mood

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    “The Jaguar” by Ted Hughes evocatively embraces the imprisonment of zoo animals within the human world of civilization. More specifically of an extraordinary jaguar. Hughes beautifully uses a variety of poetic techniques such as onomatopoeia‚ enjambment‚ sensory images‚ similes‚ and alliteration to illustrate the contrast between the stoic existence of the other animals and the untameable spirit of the jaguar. The poem truly manifests the greatness of this wild creature and wonderfully demonstrates

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    ang batang kaawa-awa. | 4. OXYMORON - uses two words that contradict each other in one sentence. These polar opposite words are meant to give obvious hints to the underlying meaning of the sentence. | Batang matanda‚ tamis-anghang | 5. ONOMATOPOEIA - The use of words that imitate the sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to. | ‘tok-tok-tok’ – a knock on the door‘tik-ti-la-ok!’ – a sound that cocks make every morning | 6. METONYMY - A figure of speech in which one

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    This gives the effect of the wombat plunging down at a very fast speed. 2. He uses Metaphors - "Ha there! Old pig‚ old bear‚ old bristly and gingery" This gives the effect that he thinks he is a good old friend with the wombat. 3. Onomatopoeia - Thumps‚ Trembling‚ Thud This is used to make more of your senses being used when reading the poem 4. Repetition - "Old pig‚ old bear‚ old bristly and gingerly." This is used to emphasise what the writer is trying to convey. Briar

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    the honey bee" Assonance is also present. "Clay and wattles made." An excellent example of consonance is found in lines seven and eight with repetition of the "L" sound‚ in words such as "all‚" "glimmer‚" "purple‚" "glow‚" "full‚" and "linnets." Onomatopoeia is found on the final verse with reference to the "water lapping‚" on the shore. Yeats creates some beautiful images in this poem. One excellent example is to be found in the second verse. " There midnight’s all a glimmer‚ and noon a purple glow

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